Turkey may deploy F-16s to north Cyprus amid Mideast war

Turkey may deploy F-16s to north Cyprus amid Mideast war Turkey is considering the possibility of sending F-16 fighter jets to Northern Cyprus as a security measure, a Turkish defence ministry source said Saturday, days after the island was targeted by a drone attack. "In light of recent developments, phased planning is being carried out to ensure the security of the TRNC," the source said, referring to the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC). "The deployment of F-16 aircraft to the island is among the options being considered.